Newmai News Network
October 6
Imphal: The NSCN (K), which has launched a manhunt for members of a newly formed armed group Zeliangrong Revolutionary National Front (ZRNF) claimed to have captured a member of the group (ZRNF). The captured ZRNFmember is identified as Lunglitngampou alias Aboi Phaomei (20) son of Phunchapou Phaomei of Langol Lai Manai in Imphal West district.
A spokesman of the NSCN (K) Zelinagrong Region produced the member before a group of media persons and representatives of Zelinagrong Union at a place in Senapati district today. The man was handed over to the representatives of the Zelinagrong Union.
The spokesman said the NSCN (K) has a standing order of eliminating all members of the front. However, responding to appeals from different Zeliangrong organisations and also the NSCN (K)’s peace campaign, the outfit decided not to award capital punsihement to the member. The spokesman said Lunglitngampou was caught from Koirengei area of Imphal on October 3.
The spokesman said the member joined the front in June and he underwent armed training for about one and a half month in Churachandpur district. The member informed that the group has five members. The president and vice president of the group are identified as Guangsinlung alias Namgao (30) and vice president as Changamboth from Khoupum of Tamenglong district.
Lunglitngampou said he was recruited by Changam on the promise that he would be admitted to the NSCN (K). The spokesman said the front is a gang party and in the present Naga situation the Zeliangrong community are against coming up of more armed groups from the community.
The spokesman appealed to all armed groups not to give shelter to the memebrs of the front. The NSCN (K) also appealed to the people against giving donations and money to the group.
